Runner's Log: "No Pain, No Gain. NOT!": December 2009

December 31, 2009

Last day of the year for 2009. Knocked out a 4.2 mile run. Not a bad year running. Feel that I accomplished the goal set for this blog - "One Runner's attempt to stay motivated in running. After several years of maintaining a running regimen, the "No Pain, No Gain" method is faltering. My hope is to use this forum as a motivator to continue to exercise. Call me crazy and wish me luck!"

Stayed motivated, stayed active,.... Let's do it again in 2010!

Shoe mileage to date for 2009:

547.60 miles on current pair of shoes,

672.50 miles on last pair of shoes,

24.10 miles ran in 2009 on other pair of shoes.

Total for 2009: 1244.2 miles

December 30, 2009

4.1 miles this morning. Slower pace as I scale back for now. Looking forward to the next pair of shoes. Can tell these are approaching "flat"....

Shoe mileage to date: 543.40 miles

December 29, 2009

3.5 miles this morning. Had to scale back slightly, sprained my knee yesterday... trying to pole vault. Was demonstrating the sliding box drill. Bottom-line: no more pole vaulting demonstrations! FYI: Ordered another pair of shoes from East Bay. Should arrive later this week. Looks as if this pair did not make it as far as the last pair.

Shoe mileage to date: 539.30 miles

December 28, 2009

Keeping motivated and active, ran 4.1 miles this morning. Cold morning made for an indoor treadmill workout. No worries, mileage still counts!

Shoe mileage to date: 535.80 miles

December 26, 2009

Still in the Holiday spirit despite the day after Christmas. No doldrums here. Ran 5 miles (indoors) this morning.

Shoe mileage to date: 531.70 miles

December 25, 2009

Celebrated a White Christmas morning with (guess what?)... a 4 mile run. Staying motivated, staying active, loving everyday.... Good, bad, or whatever, enjoying the moments so I can relive them over and over.

Shoe mileage to date: 526.70 miles

December 24, 2009

5k this morning. Wet with cold and more cold coming. Even forecasting snow.

Shoe mileage to date: 522.70 miles

December 23, 2009

5k this morning. Got a run in before the rains arrive. Now, going to try to Trout fish as well. FYI: Found and purchased the Zooey movie, "500 Days of Summer".

Shoe mileage to date: 519.60 miles

December 22, 2009

Another 4.1 miles this morning. Cloudy and windy, run was less than comfortable. Else, it is done. Now.... gonna look for the movie, "500 Days of Summer"! Has one of my favorite actresses, Zooey Deschanel in a leading role. Liked it at the movie theater, decided to purchase the DVD.

Shoe mileage to date: 516.50 miles

December 21, 2009

Ran 4.1 miles. Back to Vacation!!!!

Shoe mileage to date: 512.40 miles

December 19, 2009

4 mile run to start the Holiday Season! Else, heading out for some Trout fishing, and then maybe some Striped Bass fishing!

Shoe mileage to date: 508.30 miles

December 18, 2009

Ran a 5k this morning. Else, last day of work till Vacation time starts.

Shoe mileage to date: 504.30 miles

December 17, 2009

3.75 miles this morning. Holidays are near, can't wait till this week is done. Ready now to take a break!

Shoe mileage to date: 501.20 miles

Checked out "A Simply Sinatra Christmas" with Steve Lippia!

Took a break from the normal grind and checked out "A Simply Sinatra Christmas" with Steve Lippia at the Eisemann Center last night in Richardson. Great show! Was glad to listen to some classic Sinatra songs. Even had a joke thrown in that had me chuckling (see below paraphrased)!

Three men die on Christmas Eve. They go to the Pearly Gates and meet Saint Peter. Given it's Christmas Eve, Saint Peter decides to offer them a break. If they can show him that they had the Christmas Spirit when they met their end, they get a free pass to Heaven.

Man #1: Digging in his pockets and jacket, he searches for something to show Saint Peter. Finding a lighter in his pocket, he shows it to Saint Peter.
Saint Peter: What does a lighter represent?
Man #1: A christmas candle!
Saint Peter: Welcome to Heaven.

Man #2: Searches as the first Man, finds his car keys, and announces, "Jingle Bells!"
Saint Peter: Welcome to Heaven.

Man #3 (who is drunk): Searches and searches but cannot find anything. At the last moment, he recalls something in his backpocket and produces a pair of women's underwear to Saint Peter!
Saint Peter: How does that represent the Christmas Spirit?
Man #3: It's Carol's
Saint Peter: Welcome to Heaven!

December 16, 2009

Ran 3.25 miles on a cold morning. Back to work now....

Shoe mileage to date: 497.45 miles

December 15, 2009

3.15 miles this cold morning. Temps in the 30's make for motivation to finish the workout sooner than later!

Shoe mileage to date: 494.20 miles

December 14, 2009

5k this morning. Motivated for the upcoming Holiday Break! Also, had a great weekend fishing the local community lake for Trout!

Shoe mileage to date: 491.05 miles

December 12, 2009

Early start this morning. Ran 4.1 miles, and now bundling up to stay warm while I fish the local pond for Trout!

Shoe mileage to date: 487.95 miles

December 11, 2009

Cold and dreary morning, eeked out a 4 mile run... Mind was elsewhere, local pond gets its Trout Stocking today. Hoping to check it out later.

Shoe mileage to date: 483.85 miles

December 10, 2009

5k this cold morning, else back to work.

Shoe mileage to date: 479.85 miles

December 9, 2009

Another cold morning. At least it was not raining. Ran 4 miles to get things started today.

Shoe mileage to date: 476.75 miles

December 8, 2009

Ran 3.3 miles. Another treadmill workout. More cold and wet weather.

Shoe mileage to date: 472.75 miles

December 7, 2009

Ran a 4 mile treadmill workout. To wet and cold to run outdoors for this guy. Welcome back Monday - blah.....

Shoe mileage to date: 469.45 miles

December 5, 2009

Ran a 5k this cold morning as part of the Rudolph Run sponsored by the City Of Allen. Time was slower than last year but did improve from the 5k ran this summer in Plano.

Shoe mileage to date: 465.45 miles